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Disco Polo Songwriting Advice
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Disco Polo Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 4, 2024
Understanding the Genre Disco polo, a genre that originated in Poland in the 1980s, is a unique blend of disco, folk, and pop music. Ch...
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The New Music Biz: Bands, Brands, Managers, & Tours Nulled
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The New Music Biz: Bands, Brands, Managers, & Tours Nulled

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Welcome to the new era of music where the old-school band setup, dusty manager contracts, and the cookie-cutter tour routines are being...
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How to Write Melodic Metalcore Lyrics
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How to Write Melodic Metalcore Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
If your chest screams when the riff hits but your lyrics read like a high school diary, we need to talk. Melodic metalcore lives where ...
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How to Write Lyrics About Foes
How to Write Lyrics About Specific Emotions

How to Write Lyrics About Foes

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Got a story about someone who wronged you? Good. That is material. Whether you want to write a blunt diss track, a sly subliminal, or a...
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How to Write Art Punk Songs
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How to Write Art Punk Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Art punk is punk that read a book before it smashed a guitar. It is urgent and messy. It is thoughtful and loud. You want songs that so...
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Pop Rap Songwriting Advice
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Pop Rap Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Pop rap sits at the intersection of radio friendly melodies and rap attitude. It is the song you hum on the way to the coffee shop and ...
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How to Write Lyrics About Insects
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How to Write Lyrics About Insects

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song about bugs that does not sound like a preschool rhyme. You want lines that sting, that make people laugh, that sneak in...
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Job Responsibility of Music Managers
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Job Responsibility of Music Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wondered what it takes to be the ultimate behind-the-scenes wizard who not only secures your favorite artist’s booking but also ma...
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How to Write a Song About Folk Music
How to Write Songs About Life Situations

How to Write a Song About Folk Music

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
You want a song that feels like it belongs to the road, the kitchen table, or the corner of a bar where people lean in and forget their...
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Free Tekno Songwriting Advice
Songwriting Advice

Free Tekno Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 2, 2025
Welcome to Tekno school with attitude. You are here because you want your tracks to slap in a sweaty room, in a living room party, or o...
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